The median annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Michigan is $51,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,600.
Pay spans roughly $39,700 at the 10th percentile to $60,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.90 per hour. An estimated 670 people work as social science research assistants in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $51,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.90 |
| 10th percentile | $39,700 |
| 90th percentile | $60,740 |
| Employment | 670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.